Despite the multiple benefits of energy efficiency, including those for end users, the environment, and the economy in general, energy efficiency in Latin America and the Caribbean has not taken off as could be expected. … [Read more...] about What are some of the main barriers for energy efficiency programs in the power sector in Latin America?
Working Toward Sustainable Electricity in Colombia
A new publication presents the electrical situation in Colombia's San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina Archipelago and analyzes the challenges faced and the alternatives that can lead the area to electrical sustainability, including measures related to efficient demand management (GED) and the development of non-conventional renewable energy (FNCER). … [Read more...] about Working Toward Sustainable Electricity in Colombia
What is the Human Impact of Sustainable Energy for All?
One night in April 2016, girls and boys from the indigenous community of Santa Rosa de Huacaria, Peru played soccer for the first time as their parents cheered from the sidelines. They had spent their whole lives in a small community that had no public lighting, which limited their participation in sports and other social activities at night. … [Read more...] about What is the Human Impact of Sustainable Energy for All?
What is the Human Impact of Sustainable Energy for All?
One night in April 2016, girls and boys from the indigenous community of Santa Rosa de Huacaria, Peru played soccer for the first time as their parents cheered from the sidelines. They had spent their whole lives in a small community that had no public lighting, which limited their participation in sports and other social activities at night. … [Read more...] about What is the Human Impact of Sustainable Energy for All?
Women, Energy and (Bike!) Power
Flor de María Úbeda Rivas does not know how to ride a bike, but she has started a small energy revolution based on pedaling. Along with a dozen other Nicaraguan women, she built bike-machines to produce power and clean energy in her community. … [Read more...] about Women, Energy and (Bike!) Power